Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine

Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Lodz Technology, Politechniki, Poland

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• Mini Review   
  Impact of Bioplastics on the Environment of the Soil
  Author(s): Ewa Liwarska*
  
  The contribution of plastic waste that is disposed of improperly is estimated to be 30% worldwide, and these wastes pose a particular threat to all living things. As a result, in recent years, the evaluation of the potential effects of plastic particles on the biotic component of ecosystems has grown in importance. Consequently, since 2018, the number of publications on this topic has increased. The purpose of this paper is to review recent research on the effects of bioplastic particles and plastics derived from petroleum, also known as (bio) plastics, on the terrestrial ecosystem, particularly soil biota. This is the first review to examine the potential effects of bioplastics and plastics derived from petroleum on the soil compartment. Petroleum-derived plastics were studied more frequently than bioplastics, and 18% of the papers analyzed dealt with bioplast.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2168-9768.2022.14.358

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